Escape (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film
Released in 1995, Escape is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Chito S. Roño, running about 117 minutes. “The Sergio Osmena-Geny Lopez Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set during the terrifying reign of Filipino despot, Marcos, two upper caste but very different strangers team up to try and survive the physical and mental torture they undergo after they are suddenly jailed. Geny is the conservative businessman while Serge is more sensitive and outgoing. Both of the young men's parents give all of their money, but the government refuses to free them. Even a mutual hunger strike fails to move their jailers. In desperation, Geny and Serge begin plotting their escape.
Who’s in it. Escape stars Christopher de Leon as Geny Lopez, Jr., Richard Gomez as Serge Osmena III, Dina Bonnevie as Chita Lopez and Ricky Davao as Atty. Jake Almeda-Lopez, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape (1995)?
- In US, Escape is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Escape?
- Escape stars Christopher de Leon, Richard Gomez, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao and Armando Goyena.
- When was Escape released?
- Escape was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.